We have our work cut out for us in the coming years. The threats to critical affordable and supportive housing programs that serve the poorest households and those with disabilities are real and significant. Become involved in planning the 2018 Congressional Reception!

NJCounts 2018

All twenty-one New Jersey Counties will be counting individuals and families who were homeless – both sheltered and un-sheltered - on the night of Tuesday, January 24, 2018.This annual census is conducted by networks of organizations, agencies and others that plan community efforts to end homelessness and is coordinated by Monarch Housing on the statewide level.

The goal of the second Annual Homeless Sabbath is to engage as many congregations of all faiths to include readings in their service(s) held on December 15th, 16th and 17th, 2017, at their respective house of worship. Click here to register online to participate.

HHS: Strategic Action Plan on Homelessness

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released Strategic Action Plan on Homelessness, a follow up to the 2003 plan, Ending Chronic Homelessness: Strategies for Action. This plan refines the goals and strategies in the Administrationâ€™s effort to end chronic homelessness. This new strategic plan identifies four key goals:

Prevent episodes of homelessness within the HHS clientele, including individuals and families;

Help eligible, homeless individuals and families receive health and social services;

Empower our state and community partners to improve their response to individuals and families experiencing homelessness; and

Develop an approach to track Departmental progress in preventing, reducing, and ending homelessness for HHS clientele.